Skillet Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is just like the best cheesesteak sandwich you’ve ever had, in cheesy, creamy pasta form!

Your whole family will love this easy and quick dish with noodles, ground beef, peppers, onion, and mushrooms in a creamy, savory sauce that is reminiscent of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.

I love a great pasta recipe that comes together in one big skillet, and this recipe for Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is my newest tasty creation!

It’s a meaty pasta dish with sauteed peppers, onions, and mushrooms that are baked in a delicious homemade sauce and topped with a generous amount of melty cheese.

Want to try something else? I have more than 60 easy pasta recipes for you to choose from! Chicken Pasta Primavera is filled with fresh, tender veggies, and French Onion Pasta is a rich and savory meat-free pasta dish.

Or, you can stay right here and learn to make this easy Philly steak and cheese pasta that will be a dinnertime hit with the whole family!

Easy Cheese Steak Pasta Recipe

• An Economical Ground Beef Dish – Mixing ground beef with pasta, cheese, and veggies is the easiest way to stretch a pound of meat to feed your whole family a complete meal.
• Traditional Flavors – Everything you love about cheese steak sandwiches is in this dish! Aside from the meat, you’ll find sauteed peppers and onions, mushrooms, provolone cheese, and a tasty savory sauce.
• A One-Skillet Dish – The pasta for this recipe is cooked separately, but this delicious meal is also made in one large skillet, which means that clean-up will be simple.

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this easy pasta dish and some details about the most important ingredients:

• Ground Beef: I like to use lean ground beef for this recipe. A fattier beef can be used, but you’ll need to pour away a lot of grease after cooking. Ground sirloin or ground turkey works well, too.
• Pasta: This recipe calls for any type of macaroni or short pasta. I’m using cavatappi, a really fun curly hollow noodle, but ziti or shells will also work well.
• Mushrooms, peppers, and onions: The classic veggie toppings for a Philly cheesesteak with the works! If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you can skip them and just use the sliced peppers and onions.
• Cheese: Pepper jack cheese is stirred into the sauce, while sliced provolone cheese is melted over the top after everything has been put together.
• Beef Broth: To give the pasta sauce a meaty, rich flavor.
• Heavy Cream: Just a little bit is the key to making a rich and creamy sauce from scratch. Some pasta recipes like this one call for cream of whatever soup – it’s not necessary if you have some cream in the fridge.
• Seasonings: Dried oregano, fresh minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce help to combine the other ingredients into a cohesive, flavorful meal.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make Easy Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the Beef: Meanwhile, in a large oven-safe skillet or a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set aside. 
3. Saute: In the same pan, add the oil along with the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms, and cook over medium heat until the veggies start to soften. Sprinkle the flour, add the butter, and mix until the veggies are coated with the flour and the butter is melted.
4. Make the Sauce: Add the beef broth, mixing well to avoid clumps. Follow that with Worcestershire sauce. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper, bring the mixture to a simmer, and allow to thicken slightly. 

5. Add Cream and Cheese: Add the heavy cream and continue to simmer until the desired thickness is reached. Turn the heat down, add the shredded pepper jack cheese, and stir until melted.
6. Add the Noodles and Beef: Add the cooked pasta and beef to the sauce and stir well to combine.
7. Top with More Cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle the top with the torn provolone, and then broil for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
8. Serve: Enjoy right away!

Recipe Tips

• Cooking the pasta: This dish is only finished briefly in the oven, so the pasta should be fully cooked to your liking before you add it to the meat and sauce.
• Adjust the cheese: Instead of pepper jack, stir in some sharp cheddar or Colby jack cheese. For the topping, shredded mozzarella is an excellent replacement for the provolone. This dish would also be great with some Cheez whiz or Velveeta stirred in!

Storing Tips

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen up the sauce. 

What To Serve With Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

This dish already has all of the components of a balanced meal with pasta, meat, and veggies, but you can add your favorite side dishes to the table as well.

Try it with roasted broccoli and carrots, blanched green beans, or a simple green salad with homemade dressing.

For dessert, I’d suggest something simple like my chocolate Jello pudding pie or 7Up sheet cake.

Recipe FAQs

How can I make this recipe lighter?

You can make a few small tweaks to make this a lighter recipe. Try it with half and half instead of heavy cream, use a bit less cheese on top, and swap the ground beef with lean ground turkey.

Can I make this gluten free?

Yes! The best part about pasta recipes is that you can easily swap out your favorite gluten-free noodles for traditional ones. In place of the all-purpose flour, use a 1:1 substitute.

Easy, cheesy, and super satisfying, this skillet Philly Cheesesteak Pasta is sure to be a favorite at your house! Be sure to save this recipe for the next time you need a tasty and unique ground beef recipe for dinner.